Description
These soft and tender Matcha Latte Cookies combine earthy matcha green tea powder with sweet, buttery cookie dough for the perfect treat. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these beautiful green cookies are delicious plain or drizzled with white chocolate. Perfect for matcha lovers!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder (culinary grade)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Finishing
- Extra granulated sugar or coarse sugar for rolling
- White chocolate drizzle (optional)
- Sprinkle of extra matcha powder (light)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. This keeps the cookies from sticking and makes cleanup a breeze!
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt. Make sure you whisk well.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is pale, fluffy, and almost doubled in volume — this should take about 2–3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, then beat until everything is smooth and well combined.
Gradually add your dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined — you should barely see any flour streaks. Stop as soon as the dough comes together. Overmixing develops gluten and can make your cookies tough instead of tender!
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough and roll each piece into a smooth ball between your palms. If you want that pretty sugared finish, roll each ball lightly in extra granulated sugar or coarse sugar.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly firm. The centers might still look a little soft. They’ll firm up as they cool and stay wonderfully tender inside.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes (they’re delicate when hot!), then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Adjust the matcha to your taste — 2 tablespoons gives a nice balanced flavor, but if you’re a matcha fanatic, you can go up to 3 tablespoons for a more intense tea flavor and deeper green color.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookies that bake evenly. I love using a 1-tablespoon scoop for perfectly portioned cookies every time.
- Don’t skip the parchment paper — matcha can stick to bare baking sheets, and you don’t want to lose that pretty green color!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese